LE CATCH

Some kids may be heading back to school at any moment but it's still island time in my book. So I'm looking to Barcelona-based Blanca Miro Scimieri to keep me summer-fied and inspired! I love her quirky, unexpected and thoroughly laid-back melange of crochet, bold prints, and vibrant accessories. How cute is her Sir The Label halter dress, above, and her floral print Cala de Cruz bikini, below? Her other signatures: Kule's stripes, Roxanne Assoulin's candy necklace, wild print pieces by Gimaguas, crochet from Inly and a Marni knit bucket bag (on sale here).

Photos: Blanca Miro

As a founding member of Soho House, I cannot tell you how many times I've wished/felt like it was really my house. The decor is masterfully chic and yet (miraculously) everyday comfortable. So, you can only imagine how happy I was to discover that its line of decorative accessories is now completely accessible (and well priced!) at Nordstrom. I'm Soho-ing sweet home up with this vase, above, this handcrafted accent pillow, this statement sofa-punctuating throw, and these striking tumblers.

$128, j.crew

I love the Chanel-spirited silhouette of this denim jacket. I'd size up and wear it pretty much over everything!

1. Anna Quan knit dress, $345, netaporter.com

2. J.Crew denim jacket, $128, jcrew.com

3. Marni resin bracelet, $350, shopbop.com

4. Binge macrame bucket bag, $98, shopbop.com

5. Gianvito Rossi lace-up sandals, $745, netaporter.com

$285, netaporter

Feeling the love this Friday with this fun enamel ring!

1. Alex Mill shirt, $98, alexmill.com

2. La Double J shorts, $410, netaporter.com

3. Solange enamel ring, $285, netaporter.com

4. Roxanne Assoulin beaded bracelets, $90, shopbop.com

5. Gucci Ibiza tote bag, $2500, gucci.com

6. Kaanas braided sandals, $119, shopbop.com

A few weeks ago when I was in Hawaii, a friend offered to help me load my suitcase into the car. He asked, "What's in here? Flower dresses and bikinis?" Why, yes! I love how my friends, even the male ones, know me so well! I've been maintaining my signature style lately with the dress above from Shein, and also these from Mango, En Saison, Mille and Misa.

My deep dive into summer has me feeling more relaxed--and my style suitably laid back. Which means an easy, breezy daily uniform of shorts, an oversized button-down and, of course, a cute bikini. (Evidently, by the look of things here, I am not alone!) I found these super versatile, most flattering shorts from Ganni, Madewell, and ALC, and, to go with, these roomy button-downs by Good American, Kule and Toteme. All set for the month!

A bonfire at the beach last night conjured up so many childhood memories of jumping in the ocean and wrapping up in a warm terry cloth cover-up. I loved that warm and fuzzy feeling on my sea-chilled skin. And I love that I can re-create it with some modern-day, grown-up versions that are currently flourishing, like this set from Alex Mill, Terry Toweling, Dannijo and Suzie Kondi.

Photos: Columbine Smille, Leandra Cohen

I am one of those people who goes to Walmart to buy one thing and leaves with a cart full of stuff I never knew I needed. Among my latest finds is some great fashion! Take, for example, the cute square-neck dress, above, which garnered compliments aplenty the other day in Malibu. I also snapped up this tiered maxi, this tropical print wrap, this short-sleeve print dress, these on-trend, do-it-all drawstring shorts, this surfer-inspired shirt, and this ruffled maxi. Take a look for yourself here!

My summer-thinned blood (and foggy weather) had me in a light sweater yesterday--for the first time in weeks! The unusual chill prompted me to seek out knits I'll be psyched to wear full-time come fall. My faves are all cute and happy, on trend for next season--and some totally wearable starting now! I love And Other Stories' strawberry sweater, above, along with these by The Frankie Shop, Tory Burch, J.Crew, and Staud. But while it's still summer, how cute is the $59 H&M dress, below??

I'd say I'm pretty proficient in discerning a good dress from a not so good dress. But I know I've truly hit the bullseye when my twin sister outright steals one from me. Such was the case last weekend on Nantucket, where she actually took all the dresses in my suitcase and put them in her closet, including the Doen, above. You can see her caught red-handed (and slightly sheepish looking) in the Farm Rio, below. She also appropriated these by Ulla Johnson, Asos, Chufy x Mango, Cleobella, and Merlette. Yes! All of them! P.S. My friend Sasha, pictured above, is also clearly talented in dressing up. Hers is by Borgo de Nor.